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Arguably the most explored use of sound in games, in all times.
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[[Achievement]] is arguably the most widely explored use of sound in games, in all times. It is used to signal virtually all positive happening during [[Gameplay]], such as optional accomplishments (gathering collectibles, picking power-ups, defeating an opponent, ...), intermediate success (reaching  a checkpoint, unlocking some feature, defeating a boss, ...), completing the game, etc.
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Considering the potential recurrence of such actions during the game experience, sounds of [[Achievement]] ought to be carefully designed. They are usually short, though the duration may be adapted
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Revision as of 07:02, 17 October 2011

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Synopsis

Signalling something positive.

Relationships

Context:
Awareness , Emotional Script .
Contrasts with:
Failure .

Description

Achievement is arguably the most widely explored use of sound in games, in all times. It is used to signal virtually all positive happening during Gameplay, such as optional accomplishments (gathering collectibles, picking power-ups, defeating an opponent, ...), intermediate success (reaching a checkpoint, unlocking some feature, defeating a boss, ...), completing the game, etc.

Considering the potential recurrence of such actions during the game experience, sounds of Achievement ought to be carefully designed. They are usually short, though the duration may be adapted

Examples

Tomb Raider Underworld:
Tetris:
Ice Age 3:
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Angry Birds:
Papa Sangre:
Patapon:
Loco Roco:
Peggle:
Sonic the Hedgehog:



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